Highly accomplished Director of Manufacturing with expertise in operational leadership, Lean transformations, and process optimization. Ability to drive measurable results through data-driven decisions, strategic planning, and team development has consistently improved efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Focused on achieving operational excellence and sustainable growth.OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP ► An experienced operational leader with a strong ability to manage and optimize day-to-day manufacturing operations, while exceeding customer’s expectations. ► Achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate by efficiently directing production planning and control teams, driving accountability and ownership.► Managed end-to-end order-to-delivery processes, reducing lead times by 30% and improving customer satisfaction.STRATEGIC PLANNING & LEAN TRANSFORMATION ► Led strategic initiatives that enhanced production efficiency, reduced costs, and aligned manufacturing processes with organizational objectives.► Successfully implemented Lean transformation initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity.► Spearheaded resource optimization and CAPEX/OPEX management, contributing to operational efficiency.CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION ► Led initiatives that achieved a 20% reduction in safety incidents and a 10% decrease in quality-related rework through process enhancements and employee engagement.► Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks, enabling 30% faster lead times and improved inventory accuracy.DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING ► Place a strong emphasis on using data insights to inform strategic decisions and performance improvements.► Established and tracked KPIs to align team goals with organizational targets, fostering accountability and measurable outcomes.TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT ► Created a high-performance culture by fostering accountability, aligning individual growth with production goals, and supporting cross-departmental collaboration.P&L & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ► Effectively managed production budgets, inventory, and resource allocation to ensure cost savings and profitability.CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION ► Worked with cross-functional teams including R&D, sales, supply chain, and quality to meet customer expectations and align operational goals.SAFETY & QUALITY PROGRAMS ► Proven record of enhancing workplace safety and product quality through robust safety committees and process improvements.VALUES ► Customer Experience► Inspiration ► Excellence► Dedication► Integrity